'''Wayne National Forest''' [http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/wayne/] is a United States National Forest in [[Southeast Ohio]], [[United States | USA]].

'''Wayne National Forest''' [http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/wayne/] is a United States National Forest in [[Southeast Ohio]], [[United States | USA]].

==Understand==

==Understand==

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[[Image:WNP_map1.JPG|thumb|500px|Map of Wayne National Park]]

It is the only national forest in Ohio and is clustered in three areas along the Appalachian Mountains and the Ohio River. The southern cluster is primarily located in Lawrence County and spans from Portsmouth to Gallipolis and along the northern banks of the Ohio River. The northwestern cluster primarily spreads across Athens, Hocking and Perry Counties and includes Athens on its southern end. The northeastern cluster is located in Washington and Monroe Counties running from Marietta northeast along the Ohio River.

It is the only national forest in Ohio and is clustered in three areas along the Appalachian Mountains and the Ohio River. The southern cluster is primarily located in Lawrence County and spans from Portsmouth to Gallipolis and along the northern banks of the Ohio River. The northwestern cluster primarily spreads across Athens, Hocking and Perry Counties and includes Athens on its southern end. The northeastern cluster is located in Washington and Monroe Counties running from Marietta northeast along the Ohio River.

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===Landscape===

===Landscape===

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[[Image:DSC 1306.jpg|right|thumb|Vesuvius Iron Furnace.]]

The forest is nestled in rugged foothills of the Appalachian Mountain Range, north of the Ohio River Valley.

The forest is nestled in rugged foothills of the Appalachian Mountain Range, north of the Ohio River Valley.

===Flora and fauna===

===Flora and fauna===

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The Wayne National Forest boasts more than 2,000 species of plants, including hardwoods, pine and cedar as well as an endangered species, running buffalo clover. Wildlife includes hawks, osprey, wild turkey and songbirds as well as deer and beaver.

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The Wayne National Forest boasts more than 2,000 species of plants, including hardwoods, pine and cedar as well as an endangered species, running buffalo clover. Wildlife includes bobcats, coyotes, eagles, hawks, osprey, wild turkey, turkey-vultures and songbirds as well as deer and beaver. Among Bigfoot researchers, the rugged forested hills are suspected to harbor a sizable Bigfoot population.

===Climate===

===Climate===

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The climate changes considerably throughout the course of the year. In the winter months it is on average around 30 Degree's during the day time and can dip in lower teens at night. In the summer the day time temperature ranges on average from about 77 to 90, night time temperature are in mid 60's. the fall and spring have very mild weather. The rainiest months is normally April and May.

==Get in==

==Get in==

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===Camping===

===Camping===

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* '''Burr Oak Cove''' on the northwest tip of the Burr Oak Reservoir. Fee of $5/night during high demand seasons (roughly, Memorial Day to Labor Day). Camping free of charge at other times of the year.

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* '''Burr Oak Cove''' on the northwest tip of the Burr Oak Reservoir. Fee of $13/night during high demand seasons (roughly, Memorial Day to Labor Day). Camping free of charge at other times of the year.

* '''Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area''', 143-acre site, more than 25 miles of trails.

* '''Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area''', 143-acre site, more than 25 miles of trails.

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* '''Lamping Homestead''' is a 143-acre site, located 6.5 acres north of Ironton.

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* '''Lamping Homestead''' is a 143-acre site, located 6.5 acres north of Marietta.

* '''Leith Run Recreation Area''', located on the northern banks of the Ohio River, approximately 20 miles north of [[Marietta (Ohio)|Marietta]].

* '''Leith Run Recreation Area''', located on the northern banks of the Ohio River, approximately 20 miles north of [[Marietta (Ohio)|Marietta]].

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==Stay safe==

==Stay safe==

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Much of this area is '''not served by cell phone''' towers and you will have no communications. The area is popular with hunters and all terrain vehicle (ATV) users. Rumor has it that the area is also popular with marijuana growers, in and out of the Wayne National Forest. If you come upon a patch, change direction and move on slowly while looking for man-traps. Don't even think about getting close enough to pick any. You may be, being video taped by law enforcement, or worse.

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Much of this area is '''not served by cell phone''' towers and you will have no communications. The area is popular with hunters and all terrain vehicle (ATV) users. Rumor has it that the area is also popular with marijuana growers, in and out of the Wayne National Forest. If you come upon a patch, change direction and move on slowly while looking for man-traps. Don't even think about getting close enough to pick any. You may be being video taped by law enforcement, or worse.

It is the only national forest in Ohio and is clustered in three areas along the Appalachian Mountains and the Ohio River. The southern cluster is primarily located in Lawrence County and spans from Portsmouth to Gallipolis and along the northern banks of the Ohio River. The northwestern cluster primarily spreads across Athens, Hocking and Perry Counties and includes Athens on its southern end. The northeastern cluster is located in Washington and Monroe Counties running from Marietta northeast along the Ohio River.

The Wayne National Forest boasts more than 2,000 species of plants, including hardwoods, pine and cedar as well as an endangered species, running buffalo clover. Wildlife includes bobcats, coyotes, eagles, hawks, osprey, wild turkey, turkey-vultures and songbirds as well as deer and beaver. Among Bigfoot researchers, the rugged forested hills are suspected to harbor a sizable Bigfoot population.

The climate changes considerably throughout the course of the year. In the winter months it is on average around 30 Degree's during the day time and can dip in lower teens at night. In the summer the day time temperature ranges on average from about 77 to 90, night time temperature are in mid 60's. the fall and spring have very mild weather. The rainiest months is normally April and May.

Burr Oak Cove on the northwest tip of the Burr Oak Reservoir. Fee of $13/night during high demand seasons (roughly, Memorial Day to Labor Day). Camping free of charge at other times of the year.

Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area, 143-acre site, more than 25 miles of trails.

Lamping Homestead is a 143-acre site, located 6.5 acres north of Marietta.

Leith Run Recreation Area, located on the northern banks of the Ohio River, approximately 20 miles north of Marietta.

Stone Church Horse Camp includes 21 miles of scenic trails for horseback riding. Fee of $10/night during high demand seasons. Camping free of charge at other times of the year, but campground is closed from December 15th through April 14th.

Much of this area is not served by cell phone towers and you will have no communications. The area is popular with hunters and all terrain vehicle (ATV) users. Rumor has it that the area is also popular with marijuana growers, in and out of the Wayne National Forest. If you come upon a patch, change direction and move on slowly while looking for man-traps. Don't even think about getting close enough to pick any. You may be being video taped by law enforcement, or worse.
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